Key Passage: John 13:34-14:14
Jesus shows us how his promises can shape our lives.
REVIEW: Love distinguishes us.
- READ: John 13:35 “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.””
- DISCUSS: What are the things you see dividing people most often? What are the things you feel divide you from other people personally?
- DISCUSS: How do we overcome division as Christians? What relationships do you have that might need more of your love?
REVIEW: Hope sustains us.
- READ: John 14:2-3 “There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.”
- DISCUSS: What do you tend to place your hope in, outside of Jesus? How do we deepen our hope in Jesus when we face uncertainty?
REVIEW: Faith empowers us.
- READ: John 14:12 “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.”
- DISCUSS: What are some of the ways Jesus treated people that stand out to you most? What are some specific opportunities you have right now to treat people in a similar way?
ASK:
What else did you get out of the sermon this week? What actions or next steps can you do to start applying it to your life?
PRAY:
For our love to grow, our hope to deepen, and our faith to expand.